Essential deathcore listening

The albums that define deathcore.

Our picks for where to start with deathcore — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The deathcore essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Sempiternal

Bring Me the Horizon

Sempiternal

A dynamic blend of metalcore aggression and melodic pop sensibility that challenges genre boundaries.

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Count Your Blessings

Bring Me the Horizon

Count Your Blessings

A ferocious blend of deathcore and metalcore, laced with chaotic energy and raw emotional intensity.

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Suicide Silence EP

Suicide Silence

Suicide Silence EP

Brutal riffs collide with guttural vocals, crafting a relentless soundscape of chaos and despair.

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You Can't Stop Me (album)

Suicide Silence

You Can't Stop Me (album)

A relentless blend of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, showcasing the raw intensity of modern deathcore.

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Until I Feel Nothing

Carnifex

Until I Feel Nothing

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide with haunting melodies in an unrelenting exploration of despair.

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The Diseased and the Poisoned

Carnifex

The Diseased and the Poisoned

An aggressive blend of guttural vocals, blast beats, and intricate guitar work that defines deathcore's raw energy.

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The Somatic Defilement

Whitechapel

The Somatic Defilement

Aggressive riffs and guttural vocals intertwine in a relentless exploration of horror-themed narratives.

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Kin

Whitechapel

Kin

A haunting exploration of loss and resilience, blending deathcore brutality with atmospheric melodies.

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Day of Mourning

Despised Icon

Day of Mourning

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work define this intense deathcore album.

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The Healing Process

Despised Icon

The Healing Process

Brutal riffs and relentless rhythms collide with guttural vocals, creating a sonic assault that defines modern deathcore.

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Mother

Veil of Maya

Mother

A relentless blend of intricate djent rhythms and aggressive deathcore growls wrapped in atmospheric layers.

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Eclipse

Veil of Maya

Eclipse

A relentless blend of djent riffs and fierce vocals that encapsulate the aggression of modern metalcore.

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Pain Remains

Lorna Shore

Pain Remains

A relentless blend of orchestral deathcore and atmospheric melodies that push emotional boundaries.

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...And I Return to Nothingness

Lorna Shore

...And I Return to Nothingness

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and dizzying tempos create an unyielding soundscape of despair.

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The Adversary

Thy Art Is Murder

The Adversary

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals intertwine with relentless rhythms to conjure a dark, atmospheric soundscape.

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Hate

Thy Art Is Murder

Hate

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work creates an unyielding sonic assault.

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Awaken the Dreamers

All Shall Perish

Awaken the Dreamers

A chaotic blend of relentless riffs and guttural vocals that push the boundaries of deathcore.

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The Price of Existence

All Shall Perish

The Price of Existence

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and brutal rhythms defines this deathcore masterpiece.

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I Let It In and It Took Everything

Loathe

I Let It In and It Took Everything

An intense blend of djent rhythms, atmospheric soundscapes, and haunting melodies that confronts emotional turmoil head-on.

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The Cold Sun

Loathe

The Cold Sun

A visceral blend of djent rhythms and atmospheric melodies creating an unsettling yet hypnotic sonic landscape.

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Malevolence

I Declare War

Malevolence

A relentless barrage of guttural screams and intricate breakdowns that epitomize the deathcore genre's aggressive edge.

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Amidst the Bloodshed

I Declare War

Amidst the Bloodshed

Brutal and relentless, the album weaves chaotic riffs with guttural vocals in a visceral deathcore assault.

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The World Is My Enemy Now

Upon a Burning Body

The World Is My Enemy Now

Aggressive grooves and guttural vocals intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a visceral metal experience.

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The World Is Ours

Upon a Burning Body

The World Is Ours

A relentless blend of deathcore ferocity and groove metal precision, fueled by cinematic inspirations.

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